Kentucky Derby Field 2014: Post Positions and Updated Odds for All Horses

Along with a horse's health, rapport with the jockey and strength of pre-race workouts, getting the right post position can be one of the biggest factors for each competitor's chance for success in the Kentucky Derby.

On Wednesday, the official draw took place as jockeys, trainers and owners learned the fates of their respective horses for this year's race.

The draw only intensifies what is already the year's most highly anticipated race. After the final card was pulled, the 2014 Run for the Roses appears poised to bring a high level of excitement.

Here's a look at this year's field in order of post position with corresponding odds for each horse:

Post	Horse	Odds
1	Vicar's In Trouble	30-1
2	Harry's Holiday	50-1
3	Uncle Sigh	30-1
4	Danza	10-1
5	California Chrome	5-2
6	Samraat	15-1
7	We Miss Artie	50-1
8	General A Rod	15-1
9	Vinceremos	30-1
10	Wildcat Red	15-1
11	Hoppertunity	6-1
12	Dance With Fate	20-1
13	Chitu	20-1
14	Medal Count	20-1
15	Tapiture	15-1
16	Intense Holiday	12-1
17	Commanding Curve	50-1
18	Candy Boy	20-1
19	Ride On Curlin	15-1
20	Wicked Strong	8-1

Plenty of strategic thinking will have to take place in the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

After all, some post positions can play into the strengths of a horse, while others could severely hinder its performance.

An intriguing group is from posts four through six.

Danza, California Chrome and Samraat are all highly favored in this year's race. All three of these horses are capable of getting off to fast starts. This could create some traffic early on, and it will be interesting to see if one decides to hang back initially and make a break later in the race.

Hoppertunity is yet another favorite and may have had the best draw of them all, landing in position 11. Starting in the middle of the pack gives this horse plenty of options, and the updated odds reflect that notion.

Wicked Strong may have a bit of difficulty starting on the far outside. However, this horse is a great closer and has the ability to make up plenty of ground late in the race. Avoiding traffic early on is a huge factor, and starting in position 20 will surely help Wicked Strong do just that.

History hasn't been kind to position 17, as it is the one post that has yet to yield a victory at the Kentucky Derby. Commanding Curve is seated in that unlucky position this year, and at 50-1 odds, it seems unlikely a winner will emerge from that post once again.

With the post positions and odds for the race now available, the betting will commence in a big way. After weighing the odds, looking at post positions and hoping for a little bit of luck, all that's left is to sit back, grab a mint julep and watch this prestigious race take place on May 3.